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Hrifandi (Hair-fan-dee) or Fandi

Hello. My name is Hrifandi (Hair-fandy). But the humans on Stoney Lick Farm call me Fandi. My name means gentleman. I am a 21 year old gelding (boy horse).  I am very kind and considerate  when I spend time with my horse and people friends. I also enjoy spending time alone.  My coat color is called Blue Dun. But I don’t Read More »

Bylgja (Beeg-ya) or Billie

Hi, Friends! I am a 21-year-old mare (girl horse) named Bylgja. I am an Icelandic Horse and am originally from the country, Iceland. Bylgia is an Icelandic name that means “Wave”. If you’d like, you can call me by my nickname, “Billie”. I moved to America and now live at Stoney Lick Farm with 8 Read More »

Stormur Goes to School

Hi Friends!  My name is Stormur. I’m one of the 9 Icelandic Horses here on Stoney Lick farm. I was born after a storm so Mr. Sam named me Stormur. I’m a 7 year old gelding (boy horse). I’ll be all grown up when I’m 8! The hair on my body is called a coat and an Icelandic Horse’s Read More »

T-Shirts, Trophies, and Tips for our Trail Run

September 4th will be here before you know it! Pre-Registration ends on September 1st. Participants who pre-register receive a T-shirt so if you’re “all about the shirt” register today!  Pre-registration is $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. You can register HERE. You may also register the day of the event. Registration fees on Read More »

Door Prizes at the Trail Run, September 4th, This Sunday!!!

We have some fabulous door prizes for those participating in this Sundays 9th Annual 5K/10K Trail Event at ThorpeWood! Registration numbers are low, so please consider participating for a great cause!! Tarara Winery is donating a concert VIP tent that accommodates 16 guests! It will be an amazing evening with music by Reflex! Package is valued at $480. The Read More »

Countdown to Our Annual 10K Trail Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk

We are about a month away from our Annual 10K Trail Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk. September 4th will mark our 9th year of hosting this fundraiser for the Head Start Programs through the YMCA in Frederick County.  Proceeds for this event offset the costs for the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program we offer to Head Start Frederick Read More »

The Hagen Arboretum at ThorpeWood

It’s a rainy afternoon in early summer on Catoctin Mountain. The curvy road to ThorpeWood takes you to an elevation above 1500 feet. There are no city sounds up here, only the sound of the rain hitting the leaves and the trickling spring of Bussard Branch.  A rainy day on the mountain is a pleasure. Read More »

Save The Date: ThorpeWood’s 9th Annual Trail Run

We are very excited to announce that the date of this year’s Trail Run will be September 4th. This is the 9th year for our 10K Trail Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk. It is our only fundraising event of the year.  The proceeds help offset the costs of the EAL program we provide for the children in Frederick County’s YMCA Head Start Program. We Read More »

For more information, please contact Kaili van Waveren, Executive Director
301.271.2823 • [email protected]